Corner Stove
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Carcaixent 21

a-nat / Arquitectura e Interiorismo Sostenible

El objetivo principal de este proyecto es dar una nueva imagen a una antigua vivienda unifamiliar. La intervención busca mejorar la eficiencia energética de la vivienda, favoreciendo la reducción de emisiones de CO2 a la atmósfera. Se utilizan materiales y productos locales, con certificados sostenibles, así como aparatos y sistemas que reducen el consumo y el desperdicio de agua y energía.

Kimble Ct

Dooley Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Design ideas for an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Photo of an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Georgina Court

Pizzale Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and panelled walls.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.

Casa RGM

IMPATTO

¿Te gustaría tener este salón? Este concretamente lo hemos diseñado para nuestro cliente, que reside en un adosado en San Antonio de Benagéber. Cuando llegamos a su casa la primera vez, fuimos conscientes del potencial que tenía el espacio y lo mal aprovechado que estaba, aparte de responder a una decoración bastante «anárquica», que te transmitía un poquito de desasosiego… Requerimientos: Aprovechamiento del espacio, cocina semi abierta, barra en cocina y distintas zonas para disfrutarlas en distintos momentos; todo ello con una estética actual y contemporánea que aporte orden y calidez sin perder la esencia de quien lo va a disfrutar. Salvando los condicionantes intrínsecos de la planta (escalera central, cambio de alturas de techo y varias ventanas), la propuesta fue clara, una zona de relax con una zona de lectura, estantería hasta el techo y un espejo circular que aporta amplitud y ofrece una zona de recibidor y una chimenea de bioetanol dividiendo los espacios. Otra zona de comedor ubicada en el centro de la sala y una zona de estar junto a la piscina y la cocina. La estética contemporánea y racional, se alinea con los gustos de una pareja joven y dinámica que quiere sacar el mayor provecho de su vivienda para disfrutarla solos y en compañía. Hemos separado parcialmente la cocina del salón, dejando una cómoda apertura con una barra, ideal para desayunar o simplemente charlar, haciendo un nexo entre salón y cocina. Todo ello queda integrado por un panelado ranurado gris grafito, que se compensa estéticamente con el roble del resto del mobiliario, donde se ubica la televisión. A su vez, para salvar los pilares de la trasera del sofá, diseñamos un mueble que además de incluir una librería baja lateral (de idéntico diseño en la zona de lectura), integramos ambos elementos arquitectónicos, obteniendo una repisa de apoyo donde disponemos de iluminación secundaria. En definitiva, un espacio diseñado para disfrutar.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, black floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Casa RGM

IMPATTO

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Apartamento Diego de Leon

AS Interiorista

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Madrid with medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Design ideas for an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Feminine, Cozy Living Room-Cape Neddick Chestnut, Engineered White Oak Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Photo of a traditional living room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Design ideas for an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

WAH-Living room 3

WISSAMHAYEK Studio

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, wood and panelled walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Two-sided Fireplace and Panelled Walls

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.